Great thread. I love hearing about other places and cultured. I was supposed to go to Austria a couple of years ago but we had to cancel last minute. Health reasons. Anway, it looked unbelievable from the pictures. Hopefully I will have another chance to go in the next couple of years. All the pictures I have seen are so beautiful it didn't seem real.
Great thread. I love hearing about other places and cultured. I was supposed to go to Austria a couple of years ago but we had to cancel last minute. Health reasons. Anway, it looked unbelievable from the pictures. Hopefully I will have another chance to go in the next couple of years. All the pictures I have seen are so beautiful it didn't seem real.
I’d like to know what people from all over the world think about foreign countries. What is the language spoken there? Where is the country? Famous people? Stereotypes?
With all you people from all over the world, I think this could be interesting. We get to know some things about different countries and cultures and can tell the world a little bit about our country.
So to get this thing started: .....what do you know about Austria?
The funny thing about being from Austria is that a lot of people - mainly from America ;-) -think Austria is Australia, and that we have kangaroos…well, this is so not true
i am australian and watching the olympic games when i was very young i used to think that australia was excellent at winter sports, cause all these athletes wearing a big AUS on their bibs were kicking collective butt. then i discovered there was a country called austria and my illusions were shattered.
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i am australian and watching the olympic games when i was very young i used to think that australia was excellent at winter sports, cause all these athletes wearing a big AUS on their bibs were kicking collective butt. then i discovered there was a country called austria and my illusions were shattered.
haha...yeah, we have some great athletes for winter sports, but we suck at soccer ;-)
i would love to vistit australia one day, it is a beautiful country. but when you see a documentary or something about australia on tv you always get to see some guys who have to catch snakes that came into peoples bedrooms and stuff about spiders that could kill you. i probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night. is it really common that you have to get rid of these animals. i imagine this to happen mostly on the countryside.
Let's face it, there are a lot of ignorant Americans. When it comes to world geography, I'd bet Americans would probably be the most ignorant, as a nation. I have little nieces in Peru that know more about the world than many college grads here. Seriously. Of course that's not to say all Americans are stupid. I take offense to that also. I think we just tend to take less interest in other cultures, for a variety of reasons, including arrogance. I'm sure you and your friends are very intelligent, but you know the deal.
I've been over to the States many times over the years and love it there but this girl really is thick...
The majority votes quite different from what my political views are.
Great slopes.
Schnitzels.
Graz is one beautifully, clean and lovely city with very pretty girls.
Been told several times to go to Vienna, but still have to visit.
The Habsburgs.
It used to be much bigger.
There's a very cool squirrel living in Austria.
well, although a winter sport - hockey is not really popular over here...
Ähm, I have to differ here. Hockey by now has higher attendance rates than soccer in Austria. Go Capitals! *shutting up now*
You can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
well, you have a lot of lakes, a pretty country and some well-known formula 1 racers (mika häkkinen, kimi raikkonen - spelling?), and your always one of the top countries at the "pisa-test".
yup. we've got around 187 888 lakes.
it's Räikkönen, otherwise spelling was prefect.
yeah, I took part in the Pisa test too years ago, scored above average too. woo! *happy dance*
"Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
As for Finland, I think one of the biggest stereotype would be the liberal consumption of Vodka I only heard good things about Helsinki from friends who have been there, must be a beautiful town.
And you guys won the Eurovision song contest (2006?) with a performance that I found hilarious and long overdue in that stuffed up competition.
ah yes, the alcohol. we're not that big on vodka actually, we go for other spirits. :rolleyes:
haha, yeah, Lordi. hilarious indeed. lucky we didn't win this year, the whole country would've gone bankrupt. lol.
"Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
So to get this thing started: .....what do you know about Austria?
First, I'd like to say that it's depressing that people confuse Austria and Australia.
Here's what I know, or I think I know about Austria: Home of Motzart and Strauss, stuck between Italy and Germany, on the Euro... yeah, that's it. :(
drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
First, I'd like to say that it's depressing that people confuse Austria and Australia.
Here's what I know, or I think I know about Austria: Home of Motzart and Strauss, stuck between Italy and Germany, on the Euro... yeah, that's it.
Stuck not only between Italy and Germany, but also Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The borders to the 4 last mentioned countries were opened (meaning there's no border control anymore) December 21st - might be a good thing for workers of those countries who have to go cross the border every day, might not be so good for our crime rates though...
You can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
Ooooh, oooh! I learned something new about Austria the other day. Apparently, their football team sucks so hard, they're out of the league.
Or something like that. I was only half-heartedly listening to the BBC radio program at the time.
drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
I’d like to know what people from all over the world think about foreign countries. What is the language spoken there? Where is the country? Famous people? Stereotypes?
With all you people from all over the world, I think this could be interesting. We get to know some things about different countries and cultures and can tell the world a little bit about our country.
So to get this thing started: .....what do you know about Austria?
The funny thing about being from Austria is that a lot of people - mainly from America ;-) -think Austria is Australia, and that we have kangaroos…well, this is so not true
Love in Dumb and Dumber jim carey saying to the girls something like, 'thats a nice accent, where you from? Austria. 'Put another shrimp on the barby!! lol
I dont know much about Austria to be honest, except about Sturm Graz, Ski-ing, and im sorry, but an extremely boring national football team!!
People say im paranoid. Well, they dont say it, but i know that's what they are thinking.
Ooooh, oooh! I learned something new about Austria the other day. Apparently, their football team sucks so hard, they're out of the league.
Or something like that. I was only half-heartedly listening to the BBC radio program at the time.
Huh? Are we talking American Football or Soccer? If we're talking American football: the Vienna Vikings won the Eurobowl in 2006 and 2007. Going to a Vikings game always makes for a fun Sunday afternoon - except when it's raining :(
If we are talking soccer, our team is extremely bad but not out of any league. We secured being qualified for the European Championship in 2008 by hosting the thing England however did not qualify for the Euro 08.
You can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
Huh? Are we talking American Football or Soccer? If we're talking American football: the Vienna Vikings won the Eurobowl in 2006 and 2007. Going to a Vikings game always makes for a fun Sunday afternoon - except when it's raining :(
If we are talking soccer, our team is extremely bad but not out of any league. We secured being qualified for the European Championship in 2008 by hosting the thing England however did not qualify for the Euro 08.
I think they meant soccer team...no Am. football...
And yes, England didn't qualify cause we beat them
I think the alcohol-thing might be a pan-European problem, if not world-wide
lol I can imagine what hosting that spectacle cost! I'm glad we're not even trying to participate this year. Saves us the embarrassment
true. though sometimes the alcohol consumption of a country is though of as a glamorous part of the culture whereas Finns (and Russians) are mainly thought to be drunken idiots who start fights and kill each other. :rolleyes:
unfortunately.. it happens. but not as much as people think!
it cost a bundle alright. but I think we did a good enough job too.
"Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
austria - alps, mozart (ETC), arnold, sound of music, horse trick school..... ive been to salzburg and vienna.. beautiful cities.. vienna one of my top favorites in europe.
finland - i imagine it being freezing there. and HIM.
I’d like to know what people from all over the world think about foreign countries. What is the language spoken there? Where is the country? Famous people? Stereotypes?
With all you people from all over the world, I think this could be interesting. We get to know some things about different countries and cultures and can tell the world a little bit about our country.
So to get this thing started: .....what do you know about Austria?
The funny thing about being from Austria is that a lot of people - mainly from America ;-) -think Austria is Australia, and that we have kangaroos…well, this is so not true
I know I surfed a river in southern Austria in '95. fun times.
"Music, for me, was fucking heroin." eV (nothing Ed has said is more true for me personally than this quote)
Stefany is currently on tv in a show called Farm where
famous ppl get to live on a farm. Supposedly, theres a romance or some fling going on between her and this other *famous* croatian, who won
a show similar to Croatian Idol.
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where would you have gone?
Munich, Germany 2007
i am australian and watching the olympic games when i was very young i used to think that australia was excellent at winter sports, cause all these athletes wearing a big AUS on their bibs were kicking collective butt. then i discovered there was a country called austria and my illusions were shattered.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
haha...yeah, we have some great athletes for winter sports, but we suck at soccer ;-)
i would love to vistit australia one day, it is a beautiful country. but when you see a documentary or something about australia on tv you always get to see some guys who have to catch snakes that came into peoples bedrooms and stuff about spiders that could kill you. i probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night. is it really common that you have to get rid of these animals. i imagine this to happen mostly on the countryside.
well, although a winter sport - hockey is not really popular over here...
Munich, Germany 2007
I've been over to the States many times over the years and love it there but this girl really is thick...
http://www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/is-europe-a-country.html
This is just sad...
Great slopes.
Schnitzels.
Graz is one beautifully, clean and lovely city with very pretty girls.
Been told several times to go to Vienna, but still have to visit.
The Habsburgs.
It used to be much bigger.
There's a very cool squirrel living in Austria.
Ähm, I have to differ here. Hockey by now has higher attendance rates than soccer in Austria. Go Capitals! *shutting up now*
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
yup.
it's Räikkönen, otherwise spelling was prefect.
yeah, I took part in the Pisa test too years ago, scored above average too. woo! *happy dance*
ah yes, the alcohol. we're not that big on vodka actually, we go for other spirits. :rolleyes:
haha, yeah, Lordi.
First, I'd like to say that it's depressing that people confuse Austria and Australia.
Here's what I know, or I think I know about Austria: Home of Motzart and Strauss, stuck between Italy and Germany, on the Euro... yeah, that's it. :(
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
Next!"
I think the alcohol-thing might be a pan-European problem, if not world-wide
lol I can imagine what hosting that spectacle cost! I'm glad we're not even trying to participate this year. Saves us the embarrassment
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
Or something like that. I was only half-heartedly listening to the BBC radio program at the time.
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
Next!"
Love in Dumb and Dumber jim carey saying to the girls something like, 'thats a nice accent, where you from? Austria. 'Put another shrimp on the barby!! lol
I dont know much about Austria to be honest, except about Sturm Graz, Ski-ing, and im sorry, but an extremely boring national football team!!
Huh? Are we talking American Football or Soccer? If we're talking American football: the Vienna Vikings won the Eurobowl in 2006 and 2007. Going to a Vikings game always makes for a fun Sunday afternoon - except when it's raining :(
If we are talking soccer, our team is extremely bad but not out of any league. We secured being qualified for the European Championship in 2008 by hosting the thing
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
And yes, England didn't qualify cause we beat them
true. though sometimes the alcohol consumption of a country is though of as a glamorous part of the culture whereas Finns (and Russians) are mainly thought to be drunken idiots who start fights and kill each other. :rolleyes:
unfortunately.. it happens.
it cost a bundle alright. but I think we did a good enough job too.
finland - i imagine it being freezing there. and HIM.
croatia - beautiful beaches!
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
Anything about
Marina Katic
http://www.croatia.ch/zanimljivosti/061223a_clip_image001.jpg
and
Stefany Hohnjec
http://klik.vecernji.hr/g/257/?gpic=1
I'm just a curious sports fan...:D
I know I surfed a river in southern Austria in '95. fun times.
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Everything I know about Finland was taught to me by the Dudesons
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famous ppl get to live on a farm. Supposedly, theres a romance or some fling going on between her and this other *famous* croatian, who won
a show similar to Croatian Idol.